Leading with Heart: Impactful Lessons from Joe Sanfilippo
Let’s be honest—leading in education right now is hard . Teaching is hard. Learning is hard. And if you’re in a leadership role, the weight of it all can feel overwhelming. That’s why listening to "Future Ready Schools'" Episode #3 – Finding Joy Each Day with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo , a superintendent who truly understands the human side of education, hit home in a big way. Discussing how to navigate through a global pandemic and times of uncertainty, Joe shows even though we may have moved on from the struggles of COVID-19, the lessons remain steadfast. Joe’s approach to leadership? Connection first. Always. The Challenge of Staying Connected One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation was how easy it is to focus on logistics—tech access, curriculum pacing, assessment scores—while missing the bigger picture: Do our students feel seen? Think about your responsibilities at school. What was the first thing you thought of? Joe spoke about the struggle o...